Mayor says Jamestown prepping for big Lakefest celebration

A big weekend is upcoming in Jamestown and Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton talked with WJRS NEWS about this year’s Lakefest celebration, which gets underway this Friday, June 30th with some familiar events and some new ones as well, followed by a full slate of events on Saturday, July 1st…

A talent show, an ArtWorks performance, and karaoke takes place on Saturday afternoon. Marty Brown is back again this year on the stage, beginning at 6 p.m. as he opens for County Music Superstar Aaron Tippin, who will be in concert starting at 8:30 p.m. Hinton said there is a lot of excitement surrounding Tippin’s appearance…

A fireworks display at 10 p.m. Saturday will then cap off the Lakefest celebration.

For more information about any of the events or the Lakefest schedule, you can call city hall at 270-343-4594.

Also of note, as a result of the celebration, Jamestown City Hall, the Russell County Courthouse, and the Russell County Judicial Center will all be closed on Friday.